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David Pasquesi
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David Pasquesi on stage after a show at iO Chicago in April 2013.
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| Born | December 22, 1960 (age 64) |
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| Years active | 1983–present |
David Pasquesi (born December 22, 1960) is an American actor and comedian. He is known for his quick-witted performances in comedy shows and for appearing in many popular movies and TV series. You might have seen him in shows like The Book of Boba Fett and She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, or in movies like Groundhog Day and Angels & Demons.
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Early Life and Education
David Pasquesi was born in Chicago, Illinois, and has an Italian background. He grew up in a town called Lake Bluff and went to Lake Forest High School. From a young age, he was drawn to the world of acting and comedy.
Career in Comedy and Acting
Pasquesi has had a long and successful career on stage and screen. He is especially famous for his work in improvisational comedy, also known as "improv." Improv is a type of live theater where the actors make up the story and dialogue on the spot, without a script.
Stage and Improv Comedy
In the early 1980s, Pasquesi trained with the legendary comedy teacher Del Close. He became a star performer at famous Chicago theaters like The Second City, iO Theater, and the Annoyance Theatre. These theaters are known for launching the careers of many famous comedians.
Pasquesi also acted in serious plays at well-respected theaters, including the Steppenwolf Theatre and the Goodman Theatre. This showed that he was a talented actor who could handle both comedy and drama.
The "TJ and Dave" Show
Since 2002, Pasquesi has performed in a popular improv show with his comedy partner, T. J. Jagodowski. The show, called "TJ and Dave," is completely made up on the spot. For an hour, the two actors create characters and scenes based on a single suggestion from the audience.
The show became so popular in Chicago that they started performing it in New York City. Critics have praised their amazing ability to create funny and interesting stories right before the audience's eyes. A documentary film called Trust Us, This is All Made Up was even made about their unique comedy show.
Roles in Movies and Television
Pasquesi has appeared in dozens of movies and TV shows. He often plays memorable supporting characters. In the comedy film Year One, he played the Prime Minister of Sodom. In the thriller Angels & Demons, he acted as an Italian police officer named Claudio Vincenzi.
On television, he has had recurring roles in several hit series. He played Andrew Meyer, the ex-husband of Selina Meyer, in the comedy Veep. He also appeared as Blaise St. John in the series Lodge 49. Fans of the Star Wars universe know him as the majordomo (chief assistant) to the mayor of Mos Espa on the show The Book of Boba Fett. He also entered the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the character Mr. Immortal in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.
Selected Film and TV Work
Here are some of the well-known projects David Pasquesi has been a part of:
Notable Films
- Groundhog Day (1993) - as the Psychiatrist
- Father of the Bride (1991) - as Hanck, the Caterer
- Return to Me (2000) - as Tony
- I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With (2006) - as Luca Giancarlo
- Angels & Demons (2009) - as Claudio Vincenzi
- Year One (2009) - as the Prime Minister
- To Rome with Love (2012) - as Tim
- Last Looks (2022) - as Darius Jamshidi
Notable Television Shows
- Strangers with Candy (1999–2000) - as Stew
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2002) - as Dr. Blore
- Boss (2011–2012) - as Jack Bentley
- Chicago Fire (2013–2019) - as Erik McAuley
- Veep (2013–2019) - as Andrew Meyer
- Lodge 49 (2018–2019) - as Blaise St. John
- The Book of Boba Fett (2021–2022) - as Mok Shaiz's majordomo
- She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (2022) - as Mr. Immortal
See also
In Spanish: David Pasquesi para niños
